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Electric drill, 19th century
Electric drill, 19th-century artwork. This drill, powered by the electric motor at left, is being used in the workshops of a shipbuilding company. The company is Austrian Lloyd, in Trieste. Trieste is now part of Italy, but at the time this artwork was drawn it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The first electric drills had been developed in around 1889. Artwork from the 20th volume (second period of 1897) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1897 Annual Volume Carpenter Drill Drilling Factory French Italy La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Manufacture Manufacturing Popular Science Produce Producing Ship Yard Weekly Work Worker Working Austria Hungary Austro Hungarian Empire Mono Chrome
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This artwork from the 19th century showcases the revolutionary electric drill in action within the bustling workshops of Austrian Lloyd, a prominent shipbuilding company based in Trieste. At that time, Trieste was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, now known as Italy. The illustration captures an era when technological advancements were rapidly transforming industries across Europe. The monochrome image depicts a skilled European male carpenter utilizing this cutting-edge tool powered by an electric motor positioned on the left side. The worker's focused expression reveals his dedication to precision and efficiency while drilling into materials essential for ship construction. This historical piece offers us a glimpse into the industrial revolution that swept through Europe during this period. Created in 1897 and featured in La Science Illustree, a renowned French popular science weekly magazine, this artwork reflects society's growing fascination with technology and its impact on various sectors such as manufacturing and engineering. It is fascinating to note that electric drills had only been developed around eight years prior to this illustration. Through this remarkable print, we are transported back to an era where craftsmanship met innovation, highlighting how human ingenuity has continuously propelled progress throughout history. As we admire this snapshot from the past, it serves as a reminder of our ancestors' relentless pursuit of advancement and their contributions towards shaping our modern world.
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